Coun Jeffery said: “The total value of community benefit measures to be funded by Lateral, and which will be secured under the Section 106 legal planning agreement, are now in excess of £35 million, including the new Castleford Tigers Community Stadium.

“In uncertain times, this investment in the Five Towns must be welcomed with open arms.”

The Five Towns Park development will include the new 10,000 capacity stadium, a country park, shops, restaurants and a petrol station. It could create 2,000 new jobs for the community.

To find out more about the development, visit fivetownspark.co.uk.

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